Father's Day, Garfield The Cat Day, International Box Day?...YOU Decide!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY 

TO THE BEST 

"CAT DADDY" EVER!!!

LOVE FROM CODY!!!!

PS: Happy Garfield The Cat Day too!!!!

PSS:Thank you to Lexy
from Lola The Rescued Cat
and CK (Stunning Keisha)
for posting on their blog
that indeed, the day DOES exist,
but it is a Blogosphere created holiday,
which explains why it isn't listed online
other than last year when the CATalyst Council created it,
and it was assigned the date of JUNE 19TH.
Mom is such a stickler about details/facts...
comes from her newspaper background
of having to verify EVERYTHING!
SHEESH!!!
Love, Cody

June is Adopt-A-Cat-Month-American Humane

Believe it or not, Cody was the FIRST cat that I adopted. My Angel Bobo was found as a stray, and gifted me with 18 glorious years. Here is the letter I wrote to Cody on his Gotcha Day in 2012 where I have been grateful EVERY DAY for having adopted him:

I want to thank you my precious Cody for helping to heal a heart that was broken. The day I found you at the PetCo adoption drive, my heart was hurting from having  to say goodbye to your Grandpa Bobo just two weeks earlier.

I thought maybe it was too soon for another cat.  That is, until I picked you up and you immediately curled yourself up against me, never making any attempt to move, I felt your heart taking over mine, I knew you were sent from the Heavens.

I can see why your first name was Prince, your Dad frequently reminds me of how I should never have changed it. You truly ARE our "Prince."

You entered your Dad's and my home when you were about 11 wks old.  You had such kitty swagger! You never hid, you strolled through our home with an air of ownership. You had the cutest little pot belly and a sturdy, solid frame. Such a  rough-and-tumble boy kitty you were! As a handsome mancat, you still are.

Cody was sooo small
nestled between these books!!

Your Dad and I would laugh when you would turn and look at us with the most inquisitive, intense stare, your eyes literally appeared to look through us, you never averted your gaze. We could tell you possessed the wisdom of the ages with that look, it is a look you frequently give us to this day.

Cody about 10 or so weeks old

You are patient, yet determined, tolerant, but no pushover, fearless and loving.

Thank you for the love, laughs and light that you bring to my world, your Dad's and of course your best friend's, Dakota.

As I used to say to Grandpa Bobo, "you MUST stay with Mama til you are at least 24!"

Thank you  for being the incredible kitty that you are, my special boy, I adore you.

Love, "Mom"

If you have been contemplating getting a cat, please consider ADOPTION first, (I have a Petfinder widget on the sidebar of my blog that has been there for the past few years which can help you find the purrfect cat for you.)  Petfinder has a list of Animal Welfare Organizations where you can find a shelter near you! You can also visit Petfinder right here

Enjoy this informative video that was created by the American Veterinary Medical Association last year:

Happy Cat Month 2011-Celebrating Cat Health & Happiness

I didn't know until I saw a few weeks ago on  Darlene Arden's (author of The Complete Cat's Meow)  Facebook Page that September is:

 "Happy Cat Month"

It is sponsored by the CATalyst Council and

For those that didn't see the video

 when Darlene posted it, here it is!

June Is "Adopt-A-Cat-Month"

There is nothing like loving a cat, there is nothing like being LOVED by a cat. The silky softness of it's fur between your fingers, the motorboat rumblings of a contented purr, the comedic cat calisthenics, the nuzzling nose bump "kisses", the feathery feel of it's boa-like tail swishing by your neck....there is nothing more soothing, more comforting or rewarding, especially if the cat you are loving is a rescue or shelter cat.

Cats seem to know when they have been rescued and they will live out every bit of their nine lives in gratitude, exalting your noble act and bestowing daily affection on you that cannot be compared.

American Humane and CATalyst Council Inc. have teamed up to sponsor "Adopt-A-Cat-Month. According to American Humane "approximately 4 million cats end up in shelters every year, including thousands born every spring and summer during "kitten season". "Your local shelter is brimming with cats of every breed, age and personality just waiting for a loving home. Whether you prefer young and frisky or mature and mellow, you're sure to find the perfect cat companion during Adopt-A-Cat Month!"







Jane Brunt, DVM and Executive Director of the CATalyst Council discusses why cats are America's #1 pet and how important it is to take care of them.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzkx0ve-IT8



Please adopt a shelter cat, the love, enjoyment, fun, comfort and satisfaction will last you all of your nine lives!